Eid-ul-Adha: six cattle markets approved for Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The district administration has granted approval for setting up six cattle markets within the jurisdiction of Islamabad capital territory on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

In this regard, the district administration has issued a notification for the establishment of cattle markets.

The cattle markets will be set up at Sangjani, I-15, I-12, Bhara Kahu, Lahtar Road and Expressway, as per the notification.

26th day of cattle market at Northern Bypass, livestock inflow continues ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Focal persons have also been appointed for all cattle markets. The focal person for the cattle market in Sangjani will be Assistant Commissioner Maheen Hassan. Assistant Commissioner Farwa Batool for I-12, Assistant Commissioner Nehal Abdullah for I-15, Assistant Commissioner Uzair Ali Khan for Bara Kahu, Muhammad Ali for Lahtar Road and Fahad Cheema for the Express Highway market.

Eid-ul-Adha is likely to be held on June 7 in Pakistan.

Eidul Adha, one of the two major Islamic festivals, honours the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.), who was ready to sacrifice his son on Allah’s command.

A key ritual of the festival is Qurbani — the slaughter of animals like goats, cows, sheep or camels — in accordance with Islamic teachings.

The meat is then shared among family, relatives, and the underprivileged, symbolising compassion, unity, and the spirit of giving.